New here, from Wayne state, few questions!

[Donald]

Hey guys, been browsing this forum for a while, just signed up recently to leave some feedback. I had a few questions if you have the time! I am currently obtaining a BS in biology from WSU. I am halfway through the program(expecting to walk Dec 2010). I have been wanting to get into nursing for awhile but dont believe I can get into a nursing program without a wait. My plan was to finish up my BS in BIO and apply for the accelerated program at any of the schools in michigan. Would this plan be more beneficial in the long run as opposed to trying to get into EMU or any other nursing school right now? I have looked at PA, but believe I would like to take the path in Nursing. It seems that the amount of time spent in school would remain the same, if not longer in the nursing program. Also, would I be getting into thin ice with a GPA of 3.1 trying to get into an accelerated program, or PA, if I eventually decide to? I still have a bit of time to get my GPA up, but my first year of classes hit my GPA hard and I have been recovering ever since.

[vbalcom]

I am in the WSU CD2 program and I did all of my pre reqs at other institutions. I had a 4.0 in my decision courses. I know of other people who did undergrad at Wayne who did not have a 4.0 and did not get in. The program is extremely competitive and now you must interview. Just a heads up!

[ejcl68]

I know people who had close to a 4.0 not get in at Wayne - and they did their classes at community colleges. I think they look less favorably on those who go this route(my opinion) If I were to advise anyone, I would say take the pre-reqs there and if you get 3.5 or above you are in group 1 and have the best chance. As a wayne grad, I would say they are most political and competitive of most area nursing schools - so I would advise looking into all schools. You may pull your hair out with Wayne. Apply to as many as possible.